Net Queen Billie Jean King Heads Home for Vacation
Billie Jean King, reigning U S indoor singles and mixed doubles champion, leaves Winchester for Long Beach to vacation with husband Larry. She plans a South Africa tour next month, while rivals relish a quieter stretch as King’s absence eases the field after a dominant weekend showing at Winchester.
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BC Eagles Surge Into Cage Lead
Boston College claimed the 1966-67 New England regional crown with an 83-82 come from behind win over Providence at Roberts Center Chestnut Hill. Jimmy Walker sparked PC in the second half while Jack Krancz iced the victory with two clutch free throws. Steve Adelman led BC with 31 points, including a hot first half.
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Windsor Ski Squad Crowned Vermont Scholastic Champs
Windsor High School won the 1967 Vermont Scholastic Ski Championship at Bromley Putney Brattleboro with a 369.95 point total led by Jeff Davis skimeister honors and strong team depth. Middlebury finished second after a late slalom DQ cost four points, while Windsor’s cross country and jumping yields sealed the title and earned a trip to the New England Championships in Auburn Maine.
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Louisville Eyes NCAA Title as Cards and Bruins Standouts Shine
Louisville coach Peck Hickman again asserts depth, shooting, and rebounding as the Cardinals roll to an 82-64 win over Tulsa to stay in NCAA contention. UCLA, led by Lew Alcindor, crushes Oregon State 72-50 to remain undefeated. Clemson upsets North Carolina 92-88, Cornell beats Princeton 62-56, and Vanderbilt falls to Tennessee 70-53 as other top teams post varying results. Elvin Hayes scores 38 as Houston blasts Miami 105-86. Western Kentucky extends its win streak to 20 with an 86-65 victory over Morehead State. Cincinnati edges North Texas State 67-66.
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Stan Musial Receives Backing for GM Role
New York report notes Bing Devine, former Cardinals executive, backs Stan Musial as Mets general manager. Devine praises Musial’s eye for players like Groat and Brock and predicts rapid experience gain. Critics warn transitions from player to front office are tough, with managers like Ralph Houk facing hurdles.
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Bowling Girls City High Singles Standouts
Lindsey of P leads with 209 while Bourgeois posts 198 and Sullivan 193. In triples, Lindsey tops with 532, followed by Sullivan 489 and Ray 481.
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